My blog has got to be the worlds smallest blog. A very quiet corner in an otherwise buzzing place. I see it mostly as my quilting business card. Those who follow will know I have two cheeky basket playing sons and a world-class hubby, who makes world-class caffe lattes for me every day. But there's also plenty of things that I don't share here, like my job, my values and my friends. I don't juice things up by talking about the other aspects of life here (not that it's very interesting anyway - I blend in with the masses pretty well). So I know that judging from this blog I will appear to be a one-dimensional woman. But then something unexpected happens. Today I found a lovely postcard from far, far away in my mail box. From someone I know only from quilting blogs. And I feel this overwhelming joy that someone out there has taken the time to write ME a postcard on a otherwise busy trip. And I want to say that even if I appear one-dimensional most of the time, I'm really a four-dimensional person. And today I feel all 4 dimensions.
Thank you for making my day.
Now back to something quilting related :)
Yesterday I finished my first bag. I've always shyed away from bags out of fear of failure. But a while I ago I saw a pattern that 1) didn't have any zippers and 2) really looked like my kind of bag....
'All about Anna' from Lofts Creation. This weekend I saw a perfect fabric for the bag. Just like 2 and 2 is 4 I had to start the bag.
It was actually not hard at all. The pattern was easily read and understood. And after about 2-3 hours of interrupted quilting (blame those darn basketball playing sons) I had a bag. Not knowing where to stop I of course had to make a coordinated key strap and a purse as well.
And this is me on a dark, rainy Sunday afternoon. Frizzy hair, no make up, but very, very happy with my first ever bag :)
Lovely to meet you! You have really made my day. I'm so very happy to hear this bag is easy for first time bag makers. And your fabrics -- well, perfect! P.S. I always enjoy your blog and every project you share speaks to me.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about the blog - I like it! Mine is just about sewing also. I think that is enough talking in the WWW. We all need some privacy in real life :) Your first bag is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bag! Love the pattern and fabric choice and completed so quickly!!
ReplyDeleteAs with any blogger that hints at kids and family, a job and enjoyment of crafting - never fear that people would think you one dimensional! Like everyone, we try to fit in what we can and achieve balance in all aspects of our lives - it's just that the crafting side of things is so much more fun to share! I really like your bag too (from a fellow bag-o-phobic) looks like you are all ready to go fabric shopping!
ReplyDeleteI think all bloggers feel their blog is quiet and not as busy as expected. I talk about work and family but it's not the main focus of my blog. I like to write about whatever I'm working on at the moment. I think most of us are very similar, really. I also wanted to say that I love your bag. You're right, the fabric was just perfect! Your fear of bags is gone!
ReplyDeleteSweet note that you got from your bloggy friend - it never crossed my mind you were 1-dimensional! There is sooo much I don't share about my real life too! No reason, really, I just mostly talk sewing and food! Anyway - darling bag - very exciting for you. So what's next?
ReplyDeleteHi Cille! Wow what a great bag and the whole set you made! I enjoy your blog as it is! You make so beautiful things and that's the main thing we are waiting to see.
ReplyDeleteThat postcard was a wonderful surprise! x Teje
That's a very stylish bag and the colours are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else, I love reading your blog just the way it is :) I am also rather private about my non-sewing life on my blog, and I decided to be that way intentionally. I don't think there is anything wrong with it! Your bag looks very similar to one I am going to make...even the fabric colors! I bought my fabric a while ago, but need to buy the pattern before I can get started on mine. Very lovely :)
ReplyDeletewe know about your dimensions! They are great!
ReplyDeleteI love the bag!!!
I wanted to comment on the last picture and now I forgot!
ReplyDeleteGREAT to see a lovely picture of YOU